Contemporary HRM Strategies

1. Understand the environment of modern organisations and the changing nature of contemporary HRM

1. Analyse environmental the key forces internal and impacting external upon organisations
2. Describe the changing nature of HRM in response to environmental forces

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2.  Understand the impact of changes to the structure and nature of industry, employment law and working patterns on HRM

1. Explain the impact of globalisation and international forces on organisational HR strategies and practices
2. Explain the impact of demographic, social & technological trends on HR strategies and practices
3. Explain the impact of government policy and legal regulation on HR strategies and practices

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3.  Understand the process of strategic management and the role of HR professionals in contributing to it

1. Explain strategic contexts and terminology
2. Carry out an environmental audit. Stakeholder analysis
3. Identify the role of HR professionals in strategic planning

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4.  Understand the diverse application of HR practices in a range of organisational contexts

1. Identify a range of organisational contexts
2. Evaluate the application of a HR function in an organisational context in achieving set goals and objectives

• The assessment strategy for this course is designed to test all the learning outcomes.
• Learners must demonstrate successful achievement of all learning outcomes to pass the course.

• The assessment criteria for a pass will be presented with the summative exercise.
• Further information and guidance on the assessment will be made available through the tutor.

To pass the unit a 40% overall grade must be achieved.